Form and Line-up
Penarol are one step away from saying goodbye to their dreams of reaching the knockouts of the main South American tournament. Four rounds of the group stage have already been played, and Diego Aguirre's side have only two points. In the home standings they have none at all, but the nuance is that the team have played three of their four matches away. This is the big chance for the hosts: in 11 home Copa Libertadores matches since the 2024 season they have won eight, drawn 0:0 twice and only this April lost to Platense (1:2). In effect, their 23-match unbeaten home run, which had started even earlier, was snapped.
Key numbers:
In 16 of those 23 home Copa Libertadores matches without defeat, Penarol kept a clean sheet.
In three of the four rounds of this campaign, matches involving the Uruguayan club went Under 2.5 goals.
In the previous two seasons Penarol hosted Brazilian clubs three times, and the advantage is clearly on their side – two wins and a draw.
Probable Penarol line-up (4-3-3): Washington Aguerre – Diego Laxalt, Mauricio Lemos, Facundo Alves, Matias Gonzalez – Leandro Umpierrez, Jesus Trindade, Kevin Rodriguez – Nicolas Fernandez, Matias Arezo, Gaston Togni.
Absentees: Eric Remedi (circulatory problems), Franco Gonzalez, Luis Angulo, Eduardo Darias, Leonardo Fernandez (injuries).
Form and Line-up
Corinthians have already booked a place in the last 16: they are eight points clear of both Penarol and Santa Fe. The visitors only have to shake off their persistent pursuer Platense, who are three points behind. The Copa Libertadores debutants have proved stubborn, even though they suffered their only defeat against Timao (0:2).
Key numbers:
In three of the four rounds Corinthians have kept a clean sheet, and the scoreline was the same each time (2:0).
In five of their previous six Copa Libertadores matches the team scored no more than one goal.
In this campaign Corinthians have averaged 61.5% possession.
Probable Corinthians line-up (4-2-3-1): Hugo Souza – Mateus Bidu, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Paulista, Mateuzinho – Andre Luis, Ranielli – Breno Bidon, Rodrigo Garro, Jesse Lingard – Yuri Alberto.
Absentees: Vitinho, Memphis Depay, Charles, Joao Pedro Txoca (injuries).
